{"product_id":"k18162-kyoto-omiyage-kokeshi-of-kago-駕籠","title":"K18162 - Kyoto Omiyage Kokeshi of kago 駕籠","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage omiyage kokeshi comes from the Kyoto area and carries a nostalgic image of old Japan through its depiction of a kago (駕籠) — the traditional hand-carried palanquin once used for travel in the Edo period. The motif gives the piece a strong historical atmosphere, evoking the elegant and scenic world long associated with Kyoto and its surrounding cultural sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe doll has a sweet and gentle expression, with softly painted eyes, a tiny red mouth, and a large red ribbon adorning the top of the head. Its tall, elegant body is especially distinctive, finished in a flowing black-and-grey marbled pattern created using a water transfer technique. This decorative process gives the wood a fluid, swirling surface, almost like ink or stone, and adds a unique visual character to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the middle is a natural wood band painted with a small narrative scene, including a figure in traditional dress and the image of a kago, adding storytelling charm and regional character. The contrast between the calm face, the bold marbled body, and the miniature painted scene makes this kokeshi particularly appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an omiyage kokeshi, this piece beautifully combines the simple charm of a wooden souvenir doll with imagery connected to traditional travel and classical Japanese culture. It is a lovely example of Showa-era souvenir craft, blending folk aesthetics with decorative experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful collectible for lovers of Japanese folk art, vintage omiyage kokeshi, Kyoto souvenirs, and travel-themed folk crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 5 x 5 x 17cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"≈18cm","offer_id":57528282317131,"sku":"K18162","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_38d8c0fe-d7e1-41cd-bc5b-de3908139719.jpg?v=1780848818","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/es\/products\/k18162-kyoto-omiyage-kokeshi-of-kago-%e9%a7%95%e7%b1%a0","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}